What we know
What we know: Uganda approves sending troops for international force in Gaza
Compiled Aug 6
What we know
- Uganda's parliament approved a motion Thursday to deploy troops to Gaza as part of an international force
- The deployment is part of the International Stabilization Force for Gaza proposed by Trump's Board of Peace
- This is Uganda's first public indication of willingness to join the force
- Morocco has also pledged troops for the mission
- The motion was brought by Defense Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka, who cited Uganda's military capabilities from peacekeeping deployments like Somalia
- Trump announced a deal last week for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw forces from Gaza
What we don’t know yet
- It was not immediately clear why Uganda agreed to deploy in Gaza
- Not clear if there was a quid pro quo involved in Uganda's decision
Open questions
- Why did Uganda agree to deploy troops to Gaza?
- Was there a quid pro quo involved in Uganda's decision?
- On which side would Uganda's army be fighting, as questioned by lawmakers?
- How will Israel's stated 'serious security concerns' affect the deployment plan?
Drawn from the Associated Press report. “What we don’t know” lists only what the reporting itself flags as unresolved.